Saturday, 6 April 2024
10:30am – 3:00pm (30-min break for lunch)
Judges Room, Carcoar Courthouse

A beautifully simple introduction to crocheting – this simple pattern teaches the great fundamentals in understanding stitches in crocheting.

The pattern is open, meaning you’ll be able to make this blanket in any size, even for a King-sized bed!

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Dayna Tate
Cost: $80pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
10:30am – 4:00pm (30-min break for lunch)
Carcoar Primary School

Amigurumi (Ah-mee-goo-roo-me) = cute crocheted or knitted toys!

In this class, you will learn to follow the commonly used amigurumi instructions, the general concept & construction, key crochet technique, final assembly and some great tips and tricks.

The fun is limitless as you create your own amigurumi creature.

Skill level: Not for complete beginners, you should know some basic crochet stitches and how to read patterns.
Tutor: Amanda Jackson (Handmade by Amanda)
Cost: $180pp = includes all tools and materials, plus take home kit

Saturday, 6 April 2024
11:30am – 4:00pm (30-min lunch break)
The Old Guesthouse PO

Torchon lace is one of the oldest laces, and is common to many lace-making regions such as Belgium, France, Italy, Saxony, Sweden and Spain. Due to its simplicity, torchon lace is generally the first lace a lacemaker learns to make, and has been since at least the 19th century.

Making Bobbin lace, thread is wound onto bobbins that are then moved through only two stitches, in the class students will will be working half stitch which is much easier for working in wool.

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Elizabeth Allen, OAM
Cost: $45pp - FULL WAIT LIST AVAILABLE

Saturday, 6 April 2024
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Carcoar Primary School

In knitting, a short row is a row that is not fully knitted; the work is turned before reaching the end of the row. When working short rows, technique must be employed to prevent holes or gaps where the work is turned.

There are several ways to do this; among the most common are (1) Wrap and Turn, (2) German short rows and (3) Japanese short rows.

Skill level: Medium
Tutor: Sue Hobbs
Cost: $65pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
$65pp - FULL WAIT LIST AVAILABLE

10:30am – 12:30pm
Carcoar Primary School

This fun two-hour class will give you all the skills you need to knit your own Fair Isle project from the many traditional and modern patterns available.

We will examine a variety of stranded colourwork examples. You will receive extensive class notes and learn how to knit with one yarn in each hand or both yarns in your preferred hand. You will learn how to organise your yarns so they never get tangled, and how to make the pattern stand out consistently from the background. You will also learn how to trap floats on the back of your work. You will receive a solid grounding in class and have ongoing support both in the class notes and the recommended videos to reinforce what you learn.

Skill level: Medium
Tutor: Sue Hobbs

Saturday, 6 April 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm
The Stables, Royal Hotel, Carcoar

This workshop is for people who already know how to knit but are interested in the continental style of knitting, with the yarn tensioned on the left hand’s index finger. You will learn two different ways to purl and how they can help you become a faster, more efficient knitter.

Attention will also be given to ‘reading’ the fabric as that is a valuable tool in understanding different stitch patterns.

Tutor: Vera Marcu
Cost: $80pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
1:00pm – 2:30pm
The Stables, Royal Hotel, Carcoar

Drop shoulder designs are versatile and simple in construction. They can look casual, dressy, ornamental or plain and best of all, they can be a vehicle for unlimited creativity. The fact that they are basically rectangles with tubes for sleeves means that opportunities for fabric exploration are numerous.

By the end of this workshop you should be able to plan and execute your own drop shoulder jumper design.

Tutor: Vera Marcu
Cost: $60pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm
The Stables, Royal Hotel, Carcoar

Ravelry is such a comprehensive resource that it can be overwhelming to navigate. In this tutorial we will go through the features one by one. There will be plenty of time to explore, create projects, add to stash, join a group, learn about favourites and use library. We will learn to search for patterns by attributes, yarn used, categories, yardage etc. 

This class will unlock the power of Ravelry for your creativity.

Tutor: Vera Marcu
Cost: $50pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Carcoar Primary School

Would you like to feel organised, spend money wisely on tools and fibre, start a relevant personal knitting library and learn some fabulous tips to make you a competent, confident knitter whose finished products look professional? If so, learn from Robynn’s years of listening, doing, watching, experimenting and asking for the tips and tricks from the best, experienced knitters she could find or learn from in class. Many samples will be shown, examples shared and discussion welcomed.

Tutor: Robynn El Ross
Cost: $30

Saturday, 6 April
10:30am – 1:00pm OR 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Carcoar Primary School

Have you always wanted to knit socks but thought they might be a bit tricky? Then this workshop is perfect for you!

During this workshop, you will learn to knit a simple mini sock sample from cuff to heel to toe, incorporating all the elements of a sock, and you will gain the fundamental skills and confidence needed to make your own full size socks.

Skill level: Adventurous beginners – you must be able to knit and purl confidently
Tutor: Jane Balle
Cost: $90pp

Saturday, 6 April 2024
3:00pm – 5:00pm
School of Arts Hall – Stage

This class is a chance to connect with other crocheters and work on a classic project that uses a few interesting stitches and looks stunning, in the colours of your choice.

You will purchase the Sunburst Blanket kit from Natural Yarn Company which comes with the pattern, hook and all the yarn. Kits are available in a choice of colourways including the one pictured.

Skill level: Those familiar with basic crochet
Tutor: Kathryn Duffy
Cost: Workshop free – prior to attending, you will need to purchase the kit from Natural Yarn Company, which is $340. Buy the kit here.

Saturday, 6 April 2024
10:30am – 4:00pm
Rosnay, 12 Belubula St

Eco dyeing is a technique of extracting colour from nature to create beautifully subtle or dramatic hues. Colour can be extracted from trees and plants in our own backyard such as Eucalyptus leaves and Marigold flowers. Kitchen waste such as onion skins can offer us beautiful colours too.

Understand essential dye techniques with high quality fabrics including pure wool and 100% cotton. You will gain the fundamental skills to set up and create your own natural dye projects at home!

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Rebecca Muscat
Cost: $120

Saturday, 6 April 2024
One hour sessions throughout the on the Stage of the School of Arts Hall

Using a spindle to spin yarn goes back to very early human history.  It uses simple tools and easily obtainable fibre to make a yarn that can be knitted, woven and crocheted. 

This simple introduction spindle spinning gives you a chance to try out a spindle, make a bit of yarn and get some information on the basic requirements.

There will be spindles available to try out and fibre will be provided for you to use and take away your own sample. 

You will be able to purchase a drop spindle Kit (includes a drop spindle and some fleece) at the Merchandise/Raffle Ticket tent.

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Dawn Williams
Cost: $30

Sunday, 7 April 2024
9:30am – 11:30pm
Carcoar Primary School

Learn how to knit this beautiful one skein shawl that is a perfect addition to your wardrobe or a gorgeous gift to someone dear. Based on the traditional Shetland Cockleshell stitch pattern, the Fichu is long and narrow, easy to wear and fun to knit. 

In this workshop we will go through all the steps and skills necessary for the project: long-tail cast on, cable cast on, knit decreases, yarn over increases and dropping stitches. There will be time to practice everything so that at the completion of the workshop you will have the confidence to continue working on the project on your own. A video tutorial is also available for later reference and a printed pattern is included.

Skill level: Beginners welcome
Tutor: Vera Marcu
Cost: $80pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm
Carcoar Primary School

This Cast On, Bind Off workshop centres around the modern choices available to start and end your garment professionally so it is ‘fit for purpose’. Robynn will tell you of some disasters along her knitting journey and how a little knowledge and effort put her knitting on a higher level to gain personal satisfaction and competition ribbons.

Skill level: Intermediate
Tutor: Robynn El Ross
Cost: $70

Sunday, 7 April 2024
10:30 – 12:30pm
Stable, Royal Hotel Carcoar

During this session, you will learn how to:

• Condition polymer clay

• Roll out to an even thickness

• Create a pattern using two colours

• Burnish the surface to create a strong bond

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Carol Dobson
Cost: $50pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
10:30am – 3:00pm (30-min break for lunch)
Rosnay, 12 Belubula St (rear)

Learn to weave on a Rigid Heddle loom to create your own beautiful wool blend scarf in just 4 hours! All materials and loan loom provided.

You will also receive via email an Beginner's Weaving resource booklet so that you can continue your eco dyeing projects at home. 

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Rebecca Muscat
Cost: $120pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
10:30am – 2:00pm
Carcoar Primary School

A more advanced intro into making your own little teddy bear. This workshop teaches the fundamentals in working in rounds and with multiple pieces. Plus who doesn’t want to learn to make your very own cute bear?

Final product will be the little teddy bear with a scarf to keep him warm!

Skill level: Intermediate
Tutor: Dayna Tate
Cost: $90

Sunday, 7 April 2024
10:30am – 1:30pm
Judges Room, Carcoar Courthouse

Do you want to learn some knitting magic?

Double knitting has two right sides to the work, with the two yarns travelling inside the double knit piece. It can be stocking stitch on both sides, reverse stocking stitch on both sides, or a combination of the two.

We will be learning one colour double knitting, then two colour double knitting, and then we will learn how to knit a picture or pattern from a chart, with the image reversed on the other side.

Skill level: Experienced
Tutor: Sue Hobbs
Cost: $95pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Stable at Royal Hotel Carcoar

In this session you will undertake the process of creating an individualised hat using merino wool, soap and water. The process will include:

• Laying out layers of merino wool around a resist (template)

• Adding embellishments of wool, prefelt, silk and paper to create an individual design

• Manipulating the wool to create a 3 dimensional hat

All tools and materials will be supplied.

Experience level: Beginner
Tutor: Carol Dobson
Cost: $110

Sunday, 7 April 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Carcoar Primary School

Would you like to feel organised, spend money wisely on tools and fibre, start a relevant personal knitting library and learn some fabulous tips to make you a competent, confident knitter whose finished products look professional? If so, learn from Robynn’s years of listening, doing, watching, experimenting and asking for the tips and tricks from the best, experienced knitters she could find or learn from in class. Many samples will be shown, examples shared and discussion welcomed.

Tutor: Robynn El Ross
Cost: $30

Sunday, 7 April 2024
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Carcoar Primary School

Learn a whole new way to knit!

Different from the more well-known English and Continental methods, in Portuguese knitting the yarn is fed and tensioned around the neck (or knitting pin) leaving hands free to held the needles. Stitches are formed by looping tensioned yarn around the needle using the thumb.

Benefits of this technique:

• it’s much easier on the hands and wrists

• it’s fast

• it’s ergonomic

• PURLING is easier than knitting

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Sue Hobbs
Cost: $35pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
30-minute classes throughout the day
Verandah of Carcoar Primary School

Get a feel for spinning with a wheel. Try the ancient craft of spinning using fleece and spin your first yarn. Wheels and fleece provided. Just bring yourself.

30-minute classes are held throughout the day, so please choose your timeslot on the booking page.

Tutor: Rachael Honeyman
Cost: $30pp

Sunday, 7 April 2024
One hour classes throughout the day
on the Stage of the School of Arts Hall

Using a spindle to spin yarn goes back to very early human history.  It uses simple tools and easily obtainable fibre to make a yarn that can be knitted, woven and crocheted. 

This simple introduction spindle spinning gives you a chance to try out a spindle, make a bit of yarn and get some information on the basic requirements.

There will be spindles available to try out and fibre will be provided for you to use and take away your own sample. 

You will be able to purchase a drop spindle Kit (includes a drop spindle and some fleece) at the Merchandise/Raffle Ticket tent.

Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Dawn Willams
Cost: $30